The festival features over 100 musicians performing a wide range of genres including Traditional and Contemporary Folk Organisers state that over well over 100 musicians will be performing making it a very memorable few days.  Organisers say that the eclectic mix of music ensures there is something for everyone to enjoy it will feel like "music is everywhere" in the bustling seaside town of Filey ticketed evening concerts are also taking place The festival includes Singarounds/Sessions and Open Mic opportunities Various venues across Filey host events throughout the weekend including The Imperial which starts the festival weekend with performers from 6pm on Friday evening the venue is noted for ending each evening with an Open Mic The Imperial will also host the Songwriters Circle on Saturday and Sunday afternoons bringing a selection of original music from songwriters in the region The Belle Vue is described as a lively venue where attendees can get up close and personal with each performance on the small stage area in the main bar Newly added led Singarounds/Sessions will take place downstairs The Masonic Hall is highlighted as a venue with a fantastic space that lends itself to performances with enriched acoustics and immersive sound It is described as having historical character and offering intimate performances Bonhommes brings a large number of artists from Friday evening through to Sunday night It is described as a busy and fantastic musical extravaganza The Bandstand is noted as an iconic open air stage with a view of Filey Bay bringing two days of musicians to The Crescent Gardens For those who prefer playing unplugged without a stage and microphones Singarounds/Sessions are available at The Cobblers Arms and Belle Vue (Downstairs) Ticketed events are presented by 'Filey Americana' at the Evron Centre. Details can be found at www.facebook.com/fileyamericana/ including the full Artist running order and times will be listed in the Festival Guide which is available to buy from venues around the town during the festival weekend There is more information at https://www.fileyfolkfestival.com/ This is the Coast is committed to providing a daily local news service for the Yorkshire Coast We are a small locally owned and operated business which employs professional journalists and reporters We do not receive any public funding or grants and we are entirely funded by our local commercial operations We enjoy fabulous support from local businesses who work with us on their advertising and marketing campaigns fact checked local news coverage is significant If you appreciate what This is the Coast does and would like to help support our journalism please consider supporting us on a monthly basis today A small contribution from all our readers would really help support independent journalism for the Yorkshire Coast As Saint Catherine's marks it's 40th anniversary the Scarborough based Hospice has teamed up with This is the Coast for the return of Bring a Pound to Work Day North Yorkshire's mayor says there will be improvements to the county's bus services this year An East Riding health director says Bridlington Hospital could be an ideal location for more minor operations to ease pressure on the NHS It's a chance to sample cuisine from around the world while enjoying a beautiful seafront view There's everything from freshly-caught Filey crab to local cheeses with street food from South Arica North Yorkshire Councillor Mark Crane is hoping for a good turn out and explained what people can expect to see at the festival: There's 65 stalls around Crescent Gardens and the Evron Centre locally-made gin and many more drinks options Councillor Crane says the festival is vital for the town's economy: The council has already installed free Wi-Fi in 21 market towns across the region where the council's service replaced the former Ryedale District Council network The expansion of free public Wi-Fi is part of the council's efforts to improve digital connectivity across North Yorkshire The council has been working with the UK government to address the lack of digital connectivity in rural areas and has already delivered four phases of Superfast North Yorkshire contracts in conjunction with Building Digital UK (BDUK) These contracts have seen superfast coverage across North Yorkshire climb from approximately 41% in 2009 to approximately 97% in 2020 Town centre public Wi-Fi is an opportunity to draw people back to local town centres as a destination as more people continue to work from home It aims to promote local shops and services and create a different town centre experience Free public access Wi-Fi also offers opportunities for people with limited or no broadband to access vital local council government and health services and take part in the digital economy Filey Councillor Sam Cross is hoping that the free Wi-Fi will be installed in Filey before the start of the tourist season:  Scarborough and Whitby have had free public Wi-Fi since 2021 with Scarborough becoming the third location in the county to have service rolled out North Yorkshire Council hopes that the repairs to the sea wall,  which is located within the town’s conservation area will extend its lifespan by a further 50 years A long-term approach is being adopted for the sea defences in Filey as part of an overall multi-phase plane to extend its lifespan by 100 years Filey’s 1.1km stretch of sea wall was built between the 19th and 20th Centuries and shields around 800 properties a set of works would extend the seawall to the South to the Western side of Martin’s Ravine slipway with materials and dimensions to match the existing wall alongside the installation of up to three-ton rock armour to replace existing undersized rocks that were removed The wall would also be laid using steel sheet piles and reinforced concrete Filey Town Council said it supports the application and no objections were raised by Natural England A proposed 10 per cent biodiversity net gain element would include the removal of invasive species and the planting of non-invasive species on the site and adjacent clifftop The development will contribute to protecting Royal Parade from the effects of erosion in the longer term and planners said they did not envisage the works directly affecting residents or neighbours A council report prepared ahead of the meeting states: “This is a modest extension to the seawall and utilises design characteristics which are an exact match.” Members of the public are invited to attend the planning meeting at the council chamber of Ash Road in Filey faced York Crown Court last week following his arrest on Wednesday 29th January 2025 Jennings was seen to be driving his VW Transporter van in Filey by Acting Police Sergeant (APS) Grainge from Filey’s Neighbourhood Policing Team around midday of the 29/01 APS Grainge then followed the Transporter as it left Filey on to the A165 As APS Grainge activated his blue lights and siren to request the vehicle to stop The pursuit was authorised and continued into East Yorkshire Jennings finally came to a stop when he crashed his van into a hedge on a sharp bent on the approach to Flamborough Jennings then attempted to run from the crashed vehicle Following his arrest for dangerous driving Jennings also refused to provide an evidential specimen for analysis after the preliminary roadside test showed a positive result for cannabis Jennings was sentenced to 8 weeks imprisonment He has also been disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 3 years 6 months Jennings will also have to complete an extended test of competence He will also have to pay a victim surcharge of £187.00 “Jennings drove his van in a dangerous manner overtaking at high speeds on blind brows and driving on the wrong side of the road He narrowly missed a head on collision with an innocent driver and came close to a collision with a cyclist The punishment given to Jennings by the court is that of a slight reflection on the unacceptable decisions he made on that day North Yorkshire Police are committed to keeping our road networks a safe place for the public to use We will not tolerate this standard of driving and offenders will be brought to justice.” We will bring you more information as we get it Filey Town Council has asked for more information about a proposal to install free public Wi-Fi along the seafront and in the town centre due to concerns over long-term costs and the scope of the project.  would be funded by North Yorkshire Council the Town Council would then be expected to cover the ongoing maintenance costs raising questions about the financial implications for the small coastal community The proposal involves installing 14 access points along the seafront and three leading into the town high-speed internet to residents and visitors Michael Grayson is from the council's Wi-Fi team he says the idea is to improve data connections along the seafront The Town Council is being asked to consider entering a three-year contract with NYNet the network provider fully owned by North Yorkshire Council The expected cost is approximately £200 per month Several councillors have voiced concerns about the financial implications.  Town Councillor Janine Robinson isn't convinced that it's a good idea Town Councillor Hubbard questioned the timing of the proposal which comes after the council has set its budget for the coming year There were also concerns over the scope of the Wi-Fi coverage Town Councillor Mike Cockerill is concerned that the North and South ends of the seafront have been overlooked Town Councillor Chris Adnitt was also concerned about the financial implications for the Town Council The Town Council is now considering its options and seeking further clarification on the coverage and costs before committing to the project The Filey & District NWR group is part of the National Women's Register (NWR) a national membership charity combatting social isolation by connecting women over 55 The group's primary goal is to give local women an opportunity to connect This aligns with the NWR's overall mission to combat social isolation by connecting women for conversation expressed excitement about bringing an NWR group to Filey She emphasised the group's role in providing a welcoming and supportive space for women to connect and engage in thoughtful discussions “We are so excited to bring an NWR group to Filey This group will be a fantastic way for women to meet new friends and participate in vibrant supportive space for women to express themselves and share their views NWR has been connecting women for over 60 years and are now focused on creating personal connections in a digital world” The first meeting is scheduled for 1pm on 13th January. Women interested in joining are encouraged to complete the contact form on the Filey & District page of the NWR website to receive updates and event details at https://nwr.org.uk/network/groups/filey-district/ The NWR also offers a thriving online community with activities like virtual coffee mornings This allows members to connect with women across the UK and participate from the comfort of their homes Kevin Hollinrake says he's heard from local businesses who find it difficult to deposit their takings as result of the bank branch closures The introduction of a temporary banking hub in Filey has been welcomed by the town's MP A new temporary banking hub has opened its doors at 16 Belle Vue Crescent offering vital financial services to the community 9am to 5pm and provides a shared banking space for customers of all major banks and building societies One of the key features of the Filey Banking Hub is the presence of Community Bankers offering face-to-face support for a range of banking needs Plans have been submitted for a permanent banking hub in the former Holdsworth amusement centre building but MP Kevin Hollinrake says the temporary hub on Belle Vue Crescent is a welcome addition The temporary banking hub will see different Community Bankers available on specific days of the week It offers a counter service operated by the Post Office where customers of all major banks can carry out regular cash transactions It also offers a Community Banker service where customers can talk to their own bank about more complicated issues on the day their bank is in the Hub: customers can use the hub's services even on days when their bank's Community Banker is not present The Post Office counter service is available throughout the hub's opening hours The decision to station Community Bankers at the hub is determined by the customer base of each bank in the local area Banks with more customers in Filey are more likely to have a dedicated Community Banker present The temporary banking hub in Filey represents a crucial step in maintaining access to essential financial services within the community particularly following the closure of traditional bank branches It offers a vital resource for residents and businesses who rely on face-to-face banking services and provides a sense of security during a time of change within the banking industry A former amusement arcade located at 38 Belle Vue Street in Filey has been earmarked as the site for a permanent banking hub is currently under review and open to public feedback a not-for-profit company established by UK banks and building societies Their proposal includes the installation of new illuminated signs and an air conditioning unit The plans emphasise maintaining the character of the early 19th-century building which currently houses residential flats on its upper floors with assurances that the hub will be wheelchair accessible and designed to minimise impact on surrounding properties This will be the second Banking Hub to open in North Yorkshire following Knaresborough There are two more hubs planned for Richmond and Whitby “I’m happy to announce that our temporary Banking Hub in Filey is now open Residents can now enjoy access to cash and face-to-face services once again We’ll be able to provide an update to the community on a permanent location for the Hub soon.” “I know that many residents and businesses in Filey have eagerly anticipated the opening of this banking hub These services are invaluable especially for our deeply rural and coastal communities ensuring their access to cash services is protected I’d like to thank Cash Access UK and our residents who played their part in securing access to these vital services.” North Yorkshire Council’s member for the Filey division "The opening of this hub is great news for residents and businesses who rely on cash and face-to-face banking services People will now have access to a range of specialist services offered by established banks through the hub I’m sure this will make a positive and significant difference in the town.” There are more details about the temporary banking hub at https://www.cashaccess.co.uk/hubs/filey-north-yorkshire/ The Filey Surgery (Dr Shepherd & Partners) has taken the “appropriate action” to address concerns raised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) the regulator said that the GP surgery was “not meeting the regulations relating to staffing” “We identified a breach of regulation in relation to staffing as we were not assured that persons employed in the provision of regulated activities received the appropriate support professional development and supervision to enable them to carry out their duties.” a follow-up inspection this year found that  “the provider had taken appropriate action in response to the concerns found at the previous assessment” Inspectors said that the way the practice was led and managed  “promoted the delivery of high-quality safe care and good access for patients”  and noted improved oversight and governance systems and processes provides general medical services to a registered population of approximately 8,900 patients in Filey “We were assured that persons employed in the provision of regulated activities had received the appropriate support professional development and supervision they required to be able to carry out their duties and staff feedback regarding the culture of the practice was positive and had greatly improved.” “the service remains rated good overall and for safe caring and responsive and has been rated good for well-led” which is based at Primrose Valley Holiday Park on the outskirts Filey has been purchased by Yorkshire children’s charity which provides respite breaks for children who are underprivileged  The first family to stay at the new holiday home were Gabi and Nathan Matthews whose eldest son Jacob has complex health issues a condition which causes fluid to build up on the brain  Following a particularly challenging year Jacob and his parents felt emotionally burnt out and needed some space and quality time to help reset Jacob’s sleep pattern and emotional wellbeing “Nathan and I both work full time and Jacob’s little brother Jonah is only two years old so juggling our full-time jobs and family life around Jacob’s needs can be really tough.”  “Watching our boys dig happily on the beach and having the time to relax together in a safe space was just what we needed.” The family were referred to the charity by Bradford Inclusive Disability Service (BIDS) which supports children with disabilities  “We’ve been referring families to The Principle Trust for several  years and the impact of the respite breaks they provide cannot be overstated.”  “For children who are disadvantaged it’s an opportunity to spend quality time as a family escape their everyday troubles and create valuable The Principle Trust was set up by Yorkshire businessman Mike Davies Mike established the charity in order to provide free respite holidays to children experiencing long term life threatening or limiting illnesses disabilities mental health issues or social deprivation the Trust has provided respite breaks for 5400 children at its holiday homes in Blackpool and The Lake District Helen Greaves said the purchase of the new home was made possible by the generosity of patrons and supporters:  “Having a lodge on the east coast will make it easier for families across the Yorkshire region to access a much-needed respite break.” The Museum Trustees have safely stored all museum artefacts during the project so before these are returned the council would like to share what they've achieved.  Councillor Karen Hubbard says the building has a long history: Over the years the building has developed a host of problems from woodworm to crumbling stonework and as such a number of restorations have taken place including the installation of under floor heating Councillor Hubbard says it's a great opportunity for local people and visitors: She added more detail to the works involved: The free Open Day is on Monday between 10am and 2pm- on Queen Street North Yorkshire Council say that the A165 between Filey and Scarborough will be closed overnight from 7pm until 6am for five nights starting on Tuesday 25 March.  The closures are to allow for reconstruction and resurfacing work at the Plough Inn Roundabout The council say that a fully signed diversion will be in place and that local businesses will be open as usual says it's a tough time for pubs with recent tax rises: There's been a significant drop in numbers of public houses in the UK since 1980 It happened on Station Road at round 9am on Friday 28 February when the woman was hit by a van The woman was taken to hospital but sadly died the following day A number of people stopped at the scene to help and a number of vehicles slowed down as they passed "We are appealing to the following people to come forward: Anyone who can help is asked to email MCIT@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101 Please quote reference number 12250037457 when passing on information." A driver of the van was arrested and has been released under investigation to allow for further enquiries to be carried out A plan to provide free public WiFi for visitors and residents at Filey’s seafront has been rejected by town councillors who said the costs were not proportionate to the scale of the proposed service “did not represent good value for money for all residents as the costs going forward for a service that did not meet the town’s requirements were significant,”  The installation of ‘access points’ had been proposed at 14 locations across the town at a total cost of £36,000 which would have been met by North Yorkshire Council NYC said it would also cover the first year of operational costs after which Filey Town Council would be responsible for the maintenance of each access point which would amount to £2,380 a year or around £200 a month Filey Town Council would also have been responsible for access point replacement costs which would have been required in three to five years "The cost implications for the town council had been discussed at the recent meeting of the Finance and General Purposes Committee which subsequently recommended to council that the proposal be rejected." “Members felt that the proposed scheme would only be beneficial to visitors and residents in a very small area and would not benefit businesses as the WiFi was not secure.” Filey Town Council has said that its Finance and General Purposes Committee will  “look into alternatives that would provide a more suitable and inclusive service for Filey” Free public Wi-Fi is currently available in 20 towns across North Yorkshire via the authority’s provider NYnet North Yorkshire Council has said that it is  “exploring how this technology could be used to promote local shops and services and create a different town centre experience” A multi-academy trust responsible for six North Yorkshire schools is to become part of the larger Delta Academies Trust Lady Lumley’s School in Pickering and Scarborough UTC has been working with Knottingley-based Delta for the past 10 months and had sought Department for Education approval to merge formally The news was welcomed in a joint statement by Chair of Coast and Vale John Riby and Chair of Delta Steve Hodsman “We are delighted to have received Ministerial approval for us to move forward with Coast and Vale Learning Trust joining Delta Academies Trust “Delta is a very high-performing family of schools with a national reputation for educational excellence Delta prides itself on delivering transformational change using its well-established systems and structures of support Coast and Vale was founded by Scalby School eight years ago and has since continued to evolve “Coast and Vale has embarked on a journey to deliver school improvement This is the next step in our collaboration to deliver educational excellence “The challenges for coastal regions like Scarborough the Vale of Pickering and other East Coast communities require a wider strategic solution We will gain enormously from the two Trusts joining together “The East Coast region is poised to benefit from the economic resurgence driven by the offshore renewable industry villages and residents benefit from the jobs and career opportunities this brings “We need a highly educated and talented workforce capable of taking their place in the industries of tomorrow and this calls on educational leaders to embrace a wider and more exciting and aspirant vision for our children Chief Executive Officer at Delta Paul Tarn who has fulfilled a similar role at Coast and Vale since April said it would help train existing and future staff from across the East Coast region “I think we can make a huge difference,” “Pupils and students from all our academies will benefit from the full range of resources including enhanced learning environments and access to Delta’s two outdoor education centres in the Lake District and North Yorkshire Staff will enjoy wider training and development opportunities to support them in providing the very-best education “I think this will be a fabulous time for those children and staff at the academies and the wider community Delta and its friends at Coast and Vale invite others to join a coastal revolution to transform education through the Education Exchange Initiative and we intended to embrace collaborative working via a coastal Education Exchange Centre.” Driver jailed following 100mph chase on country roads A Filey man has been jailed after his vehicle which reached speeds of 100mph whilst being pursued by police Jennings was seen to be driving his VW Transporter van in Filey by Acting Police Sergeant (APS) Grainge from Filey’s Neighbourhood Policing Team around midday of the 29th January He will also have to pay a victim surcharge of £187.00 APS Grainge said: “Jennings drove his van in a dangerous manner He narrowly missed a head on collision with an innocent driver and came close to a collision with a cyclist.The punishment given to Jennings by the court is that of a slight reflection on the unacceptable decisions he made on that day We will not tolerate this standard of driving and offenders will be brought to justice.” Andrew says it's a cause close to his heart: It happened on Station Road at around 9am on Friday 28 February The ambulance service initially attended a report that a woman had fallen Further enquiries have led Police to believe the woman’s injuries were caused by a collision with a vehicle and that the vehicle did not stop at the scene The woman was wearing a distinctive red coat and walking with the assistance of a walking aid The vehicle believed to be involved was a white van Officers are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage who may have seen the woman in the time leading up to and being involved in the collision If you can help the investigation, please email the Major Collision Investigation Team at MCIT@northyorkshire.police.uk Or call 101 and pass 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What's in the US-Ukraine resources deal 1:23Kamala Harris hits out at Trump in first major speech since losing election 00:01:18Kamala Harris hits out at Trump in first major speech since losing election Filey Town Council is set to discuss proposals for the provision of free public WiFi at a meeting tonight Councillors will be asked to decide whether to enter into a three-year contract with NYC’s in-house internet provider whilst having to take on some of the costs The installation of ‘access points’ has been proposed at 14 locations across the town at a total cost of £36,000 which would be met by North Yorkshire Council North Yorkshire Council now say they will also cover the first year of operational costs after which Filey Town Council would be responsible for the maintenance of each access point which would amount to £2,380 a year or around £200 a month It comes after Town Councillors last month asked for more information on teh proposal after concerns were raised that the Town Council would be left with an ongoing monthly costs which it hadn't budgeted for “I am pleased that North Yorkshire has offered to pay first year costs of free Wi-Fi because I receive a poor signal on the front and many residents complain about signal whilst walking on the front.” Filey Town Council would also be responsible for access point replacement costs when they are required in around five years Free public Wi-Fi is currently available in 20 market towns across North Yorkshire via the authority’s provider NYnet Police are investigating a report of criminal damage to bus stop shelters outside the train station on Westborough in Scarborough The incident occurred between 4:30 am and 4:40 am when two individuals in dark clothing were seen on CCTV painting graffiti on the shelters Authorities believe there were several people in the area who may have witnessed the act They are appealing to anyone who saw suspicious behaviour or has dash-cam or cycle-cam footage from the area to come forward The council has been requested to remove the graffiti Police are also appealing for information regarding a residential burglary on Wagtail Crescent in Whitby The incident took place between 2:30 pm on Friday Officers are also investigating a burglary that occurred at Reighton Nurseries The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday Offenders entered the premises and stole cash Police are requesting that anyone with CCTV or Ring doorbell footage in the area review their recordings for any suspicious activity They are also seeking general information about the incident Anyone with information that could assist the investigations is urged to contact the North Yorkshire Police using the methods provided above The incident occurred when Acting Police Sergeant (A/PS) Grainge from Filey's Neighbourhood Policing Team attempted to stop a VW Transporter van around 12pm on Wednesday (January 29th) The driver sped off when the police activated their blue lights leading to a pursuit that extended into Humberside the driver is facing charges of failing to stop and failing to provide an evidential sample for analysis The suspect is due to appear at Scarborough Magistrates Court on 17th February 2025 The pursuit involved the suspect driving at high speeds on country roads the suspect overtook a car and drove close to some cyclists Police are asking for the driver of the car and the cyclists to contact the investigating officer The driver eventually crashed into a hedge between Bempton and Flamborough "The driver was arrested following the pursuit road safety is one of our top priorities and our aim is to keep our local community safe" He is asking that anyone who witnessed the pursuit get in touch with the investigating officer via email at lewis.grainge@northyorkshire.police.uk The reference number for the incident is 12250117419 The proposal seeks to convert the residential property at 3 Rutland Street into seven one bed-flats and demolish the current garage to create a parking and amenity space The property currently has seven bedrooms and the applicant said that the plan to add a third storey is of an “appropriate scale and design” and will create “spacious flats” North Yorkshire Council’s housing standards team leader said he had “no objections to the proposals on housing grounds” and the Highways Authority also said it had no objections has received several objections from locals concerned about potential impacts “The addition of a third floor will transform the building and make it very overpowering towering over my property and the rest of the street.” “I agree that Filey needs more housing and I am not opposed to [it] being turned into flats I just feel that seven is excessive.” Filey Town Council’s planning committee has also lodged an objection to the scheme describing it as “an over development of the space available” “There is no provision for visitor parking and a shortage of on street parking for visitors in Rutland Street the access is insufficient and it will be difficult for vehicles to manoeuvre and demolishing the garage will have a detrimental impact on the neighbouring property.” plans submitted by the agent for the application state that the flats will provide opportunities for first-time buyers to purchase a property and “the design of the scheme further enhances natural surveillance” North Yorkshire Council has not set a date for deciding on the proposal which is currently pending consideration More than 14,000 more homes in Filey and Pickering can now access Virgin Media’s gigabit broadband services for the first time Customers in Filey and Pickering can now sign-up to services including Gig2 broadband which offers top speeds of 2Gbps – 16 times faster* than local average These hyperfast connections are perfect for busy households working remotely video calling friends and family and playing games online Virgin Media’s services are now available to more homes locally after work to bring full fibre connections to the area has been completed The network has been built on behalf of nexfibre which is investing £4.5bn to deliver high speed fibre to the home (FTTH) connections to 5 million homes across the UK by 2026 nexfibre recently announced it has already reached a total of one million premises passed and ready for service Virgin Media O2 is using this next-generation network to deliver its broadband and TV Stream services to homes and businesses in the area Following the build of the network in the area Virgin Media O2’s build team spent a day volunteering at four Age UK shops in the local community This involved helping staff in the shops with sorting This was made possible through Virgin Media O2’s ‘Take Five’ initiative which offers all staff five paid volunteering days a year to support projects – either in-person or digitally – helping them give back and support their local community said: “I welcome this vital investment in Filey and Pickering to connect over 14,000 homes to high-speed broadband boosting our local businesses and residents I look forward to working with Virgin Media O2 to further progress connectivity in Thirsk and Malton” Managing Director of Fixed Network Expansion at Virgin Media O2 said: “14,000 more homes in Filey and Pickering can now feel the benefit of Virgin Media’s services – with packages that include everything from next generation multigigabit broadband to easy-to-use TV streaming and entertainment services “These ultrareliable full fibre to the home broadband connections come with speeds – up to 16 times faster than local average – providing total peace of mind that whatever you’re doing online you’ll never be slowed down by your service.” CEO at nexfibre said: “nexfibre’s multi-million pound investment in Filey and Pickering will enable thousands of households to access the benefits of full fibre broadband including being able to participate in the local economy and connect with the community It marks a significant step on our journey to connect 5 million premises by 2026.” Virgin Media O2 is leading Britain’s gigabit charge with speeds of 1,000Mbps+ available across its entire network The company invests around £2bn a year in its networks and services and is also in the process of upgrading its entire fixed network to full fibre to the home (FTTH) technology over the coming years In addition to its ultrafast broadband network Virgin Media O2’s mobile network covers 99% of the nation’s population with 4G with the business also rolling out 5G services to bring the latest mobile connectivity to more parts of the country O2 is the only mobile network operator not to have reintroduced roaming fees in Europe and customers can save week-in week-out through Priority – its reward scheme which gives exclusive access to offers Customers of both Virgin Media and O2 can supercharge their services and reap extra rewards through Volt new and existing customers who take a Virgin Media broadband service and an eligible O2 Pay Monthly plan will receive a broadband speed boost to the next tier available – meaning customers on a 500Mbps Virgin Media package could be boosted to Gig1 at no extra charge nexfibre is a joint venture between InfraVia Capital Partners Liberty Global and Telefónica and is financed with £4.5 billion of equity and debt investment It will initially roll out fibre to 5 million homes not currently served by Virgin Media O2’s network by 2026 with the opportunity to expand to an additional 2 million homes Virgin Media O2 is the anchor tenant of this joint venture and provides build services to nexfibre nexfibre and Virgin Media O2 will cover up to 23 million premises or around 80% of the UK later this decade Discover the perfect broadband package to fit your lifestyle with Virgin Media Explore our range of high-speed options and get connected today -https://www.virginmedia.com/broadband/packages you agree to Virgin Media O2 using your details for the intended purpose You can 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